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Justice Minister cracks whip on top officials over Madlanga Commission delays

Minister of Justice and Constitutional Development, Mmamoloko Kubayi, has suspended the Department's Deputy Director-General, Jabu Hlatshwayo and Director-General, Adv Doctor Mashabane, following delays in the start of the Madlanga Commission of Inquiry. The commission was set to begin hearings on 1 September, but the Justice Department failed to procure the required infrastructure in time. President Cyril Ramaphosa established the Commission in April, in response to KwaZulu-Natal Police Commissioner, Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi's explosive allegations of corruption taking place within the police force. […]

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Police evidence handling under scrutiny in Schoeman trial

The police’s handling of key evidence in the case of embattled lawyer, Carel Benjamin Schoeman, came under intense scrutiny during today’s proceedings. Schoeman, who faces 26 charges including rape, child exploitation, human trafficking, and kidnapping, is at the center of a fresh controversy as his defense team, claims police mishandled sensitive evidence saying it may have even tampered with. He is alleged to have purchased a 13-year-old girl from her mother for R160,000, then subjected her to daily rape. During […]

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Hammanskraal residents demand justice for Kgaogelo Marota

Residents of Hammanskraal have threatened to take the law into their own hands should murder accused Lazarus Anthonio be granted bail. The 26-year-old Portuguese national was arrested last week for allegedly stabbing his 20-year-old ex-girlfriend, Kgaogelo Marota, multiple times. Her body was discovered outside a tavern in Maubane Village near Hammanskraal. Following the attack, Anthonio reportedly went to his residence where he attempted to kill his current girlfriend, before posting a video on social media confessing to the crime. A […]

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Chiefs await wounded Sundowns

Kaizer Chiefs assistant coach, Cedric Kaze, says Wednesday’s league clash against champions, Mamelodi Sundowns will serve as the perfect measure of the team’s progress. Chiefs, head into the fixture at FNB Stadium with confidence, having secured three consecutive wins over Stellenbosch FC, Polokwane City and Richards Bay FC. The Brazilians come into this fixture licking their wounds after Orlando Pirates dumped them out of the MTN8 cup competition in the semifinals, over the weekend. “Sundowns are always a very good […]

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Nandi Nyembe’s death renews industry reform calls

The South African Guild of Actors says the passing of veteran actress, Nandi Nyembe, has once again exposed the deep structural failures within the country's entertainment industry. Affectionately known as Mam Nandi, Nyembe passed away over the weekend at the age of 75 — just four days after celebrating her birthday. She had been wheelchair-bound in recent months due to deteriorating health. Renowned for her powerful performances in iconic series such as Soul City, Zone 14, Yizo Yizo, and Isibaya, […]

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DIRCO warns young women against suspicious overseas job offers

The Department of International Relations and Cooperation (DIRCO) has issued a strong warning to young South African women, urging them to exercise extreme caution when considering job opportunities abroad. This comes in the wake of viral videos circulating on social media, in which influencers are seen promoting a so-called Start Program in Russia. The Alabuga Start program, reportedly a two-year opportunity for young women abroad, has gained traction through endorsements by popular local influencers, including Cyan Boujee, who boasts a […]

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Mornings just got a whole lot better, and Okay Wasabi & Nia Brown could be putting a brand-new Motorola in your hands on The Way Up (weekdays 5am to 9am). With a new sleek design, a stylish camera quality, longer battery life and more. It could be yours! All you have to do, is pop by your nearest Ackermans, PEP or Incredible Connection store. Snap a selfie with Motorola and post it on your socials with the hashtag #AreYouIn. Then […]

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Y20 delegates urge youth to unite for global change

Delegates participating in the Y20 Summit have emphasized the importance of youth cohesion, as a driving force for influencing government policy and fostering social change. The five-day summit, held in Boksburg, brought together hundreds of youth from across the continent and around the globe. The Y20 Summit, a youth engagement group under the G20, serves as a platform for young leaders to draft recommendations that will be presented to G20 heads of state. As the final day of negotiations concluded, […]

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Boks forced into fullback change

Springbok coach, Rassie Erasmus, has been forced to replace injured Bok centurion Willie le Roux with Aphelele Fassi at fullback for the second Rugby Championship Test against Australia in Cape Town on Saturday. Le Roux, who became the eighth player in South African rugby history to feature in 100 Tests earlier this season, suffered a niggle at training earlier this week and has not responded to treatment. This prompted Erasmus to draft Fassi straight into the starting line-up. Fassi started […]

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